Mix Universe vs Polyrhythm Lab
Mix Universe and Polyrhythm Lab both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. Mix Universe (2023) is 2 years older than Polyrhythm Lab (2025). Mix Universe scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Polyrhythm Lab (80.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mix Universe |  Polyrhythm Lab | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Audio Production |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.4% positive (83 reviews) | 80.8% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chris Zukowski | Cloud Station |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Mix Universe (2023) is 2 years older than Polyrhythm Lab (2025).
- Mix Universe scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Polyrhythm Lab (80.8% positive).
- Polyrhythm Lab is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Mix Universe (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Mix Universe is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Polyrhythm Lab has no Deck rating yet.
Mix Universe vs Polyrhythm Lab — FAQ
- Should I play Mix Universe or Polyrhythm Lab first?
- If you want chronology, Mix Universe (2023) came out before Polyrhythm Lab (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Mix Universe and Polyrhythm Lab similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.